Rural Business Expo

Rural Business Expo

The terms ecosystem services and natural capital are gaining traction in the UK and show how land can be managed and developed for the benefit of society and the economy. This talk describes what thes
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A summary of diversification projects undertaken at the Rhug since 2000 where the estate was a un-diversified estate with 10 staff. The business has now grown to over 130 staff and 500,000 visitors, t
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What’s the current state of the wedding market? What are the wedding must-haves for millennial couples in choosing their wedding location and how can YOU get started in hosting weddings on your land o
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Changing times brings opportunities. We look at how Rural Businesses have benefitted from grant schemes in 2018, covering case studies which show the variety of projects and Grant types.
With more businesses exploring the possibility to diversify we discuss the opportunities which are still available for the forthcoming year.

This presentation will explain what to look for before you start to develop your ideas for your tourism business. What is the local competition like? What local resources can you harness? How are you
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Explaining the ins and outs of running a flower farm and it’s usefulness as a form of farm diversification. I shall relate the history of Flowers from the Farm and how and why it came about, what it d
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Interested in attracting new customers? Using social media for marketing can be a great option for businesses of all sizes. We’ll be talking about the six areas of social media that are most importan
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What are the commonly encountered issues people face when starting a fishery? This talk will explain what they are and how to tackle them, including ownership and protection of fishing rights, planni
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What to consider about diversifying into cider production. Importance of orchard-based cideries, where cider is at and where it is headed. Fulfilling brief of providing tips and guidance on producing
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This presentation will give information and guidance to landowners who may be interested in diversifying and operating a campsite with The Camping and Caravanning Club – the largest Club of its kind i
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If you’re looking for ways to promote your new venture on little to no budget, this is the workshop for you. Using social media, PR, influencers and more, Rhea will share ways to get your new venture
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Securing planning permission needn’t be a hurdle to jump through. Instead, treat it as an opportunity to plan your project thoroughly and incorporate a number of our tip tips to help improve your chan
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Charles will introduce the fundamental steps to establishing your glamping business, from site selection, initial feasibility study, physical and business planning, finance, site operation and marketi
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A business plan helps identify competition and niches in the market and sets out plans for growth. It is essential for success and is a vital tool in evaluating progress. This workshop will guide you
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Simon will be giving a brief summary of the incentives for farmers to apply for woodland management grants. These range from woodland establishment, maintenance and enhancement, and can be used in conjunction with most farming subsidies.

'The strength of your show is attracting land owners interested in investing their own money in some form of energy diversification. They are very likely to be the decision makers and they are almost always very well informed about a whole range of technologies. They are full of market information. They are happy to ask about our products and talk about others that they know. They are also very community minded and will reliably deliver ‘good ideas’ to others. For these reasons they are exactly the visitors we want.'